Value Chain Programme in Northern Nigeria (VCN)
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, in partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and Agence Française de Développement (AFD), has opened recruitment for 18 positions under the Value Chain Programme in Northern Nigeria (VCN).
The programme aims to improve food security, rural incomes, nutrition and climate resilience among smallholder farmers and other agricultural value-chain actors across nine Northern states. The official VCN programme information confirms the nine participating states and its focus on inclusive, sustainable value-chain development.
Participating States
- Sokoto
- Kebbi
- Jigawa
- Zamfara
- Borno
- Katsina
- Yobe
- Bauchi
- Kano
Available Positions
- National Programme Coordinator
- Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist
- Agricultural Production Specialist
- Rural Infrastructure Engineer Specialist
- Food & Nutrition Specialist
- ICT4D Support Specialist
- Gender Inclusion & Social Safeguards Specialist
- Rural Institutions Development Specialist
- Climate Change & Environment Safeguards Specialist
- Knowledge Management & Communication Specialist
- Financial Controller
- Accountant
- Finance Officer
- Senior Internal Auditor
- Procurement Specialist
- Procurement Officer
- Procurement Assistant
- National Administrative & Human Resource Officer
Who Should Apply?
The positions target experienced professionals in areas including:
- Agriculture and rural development
- Monitoring & evaluation
- Finance and accounting
- Procurement
- Internal audit
- ICT4D
- Gender and social inclusion
- Climate/environmental safeguards
- Nutrition
- Communications and knowledge management
- Human resources and administration
- Programme management
Important: The requirements vary considerably by position. Recent reporting indicates that many specialist and senior positions require advanced qualifications and substantial relevant experience, particularly experience with internationally funded development projects.
Application Requirements
Applicants are required to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) consisting of:
- Current CV
- Position-specific application/cover letter
10 copies are required:
1 original + 9 photocopies.
The application should be sealed and clearly marked:
“EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR THE RECRUITMENT OF NATIONAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT UNDER THE FGN/IFAD/AFD-VCN PROJECT.”
Submission Address
The Permanent Secretary
Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security
c/o Director, Federal Department of Development Partners
Fadama House, No. 1 Eldoret Close
Off Aminu Kano Crescent
Wuse II, Abuja
Deadline
6 September 2026 — 12:00 noon
Recent reports consistently confirm the deadline and physical submission requirement.
Additional Information
The National Programme Coordination Office is based in Abuja, with regular travel to the nine participating states. The appointments are reported as two-year renewable contracts, subject to performance.
The official VCN programme page is available here:
Applicants should carefully match their qualifications and experience to the specific position before applying. Do not pay anyone who claims they can influence the recruitment process.